DIR fee relief urged in NACDS’ new campaign
ARLINGTON, Va. – Pharmacy “DIR fees” that have exploded by 45,000 percent from 2010 to 2017 are inflating seniors’ out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs and forcing pharmacies out of business.
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NACDS praises Missouri’s e-prescribing Law
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) on Monday praised Missouri’s enactment of SB 514, which requires electronic prescriptions for controlled substances, with specified exceptions, effective January 1, 2021.
Acosta names Darian Pickett CEO
Acosta, a full-service sales and marketing agency in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, announced Monday the appointment of Darian Pickett as chief executive officer, effective immediately.
Rite Aid partners with Google Maps
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HDA issues new report on Rx drug importation
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Post Consumer Brands, Second Harvest Heartland team up
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McKesson names Piping Rock CPG Supplier of the Year
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Hallmark unveils four new multicultural card lines
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Colgate launches new kids line with Ryan’s World
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Leading Edge Pharms inks CBD product distribution deal with MarketHub
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AXE and Marvel team to create The Fresh-Men
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Fred’s to close an additional 129 stores
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Walgreens prepares for Tropical Storm Barry
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Discount Drug Mart saves you the runaround
A wide spectrum of merchandise from produce to home health care products in stores approaching 30,000 square feet has set Discount Drug Mart apart from the competition.